Revenge Is Not Enough
Angela Van Breemen
Iconic Scribes Press Inc. (2025)
ISBN: 978-1738313051
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (10/2025)
Revenge Is Not Enough is the second novel in Angela Van Breemen’s David Harris and Emma Jackson Mystery Series. Picking up where Past Life’s Revenge left off, the team has now left their day jobs to launch a cold-case investigative service. The members include a former police detective, a real estate attorney, a fashion designer, and a web developer. The web developer, Emma, is a gifted psychic whose visions guide the group as they seek answers to solve these cold cases.
The backbone of this story involves Emma encountering a spirit named Maggie, who disappeared over twenty years ago when she was a teenager. Maggie finds out that her sister is a waitress at her favorite coffee shop. Led by visions from Maggie, the team soon discovers that there is a horrific baby trafficking operation run by the evil organization known as the Dark Hands of Anubis. Maggie’s spirit won’t rest until her children are found and united with her family. The suspense is heightened because of the danger these children are in.
The organization will stop at nothing, including murder, to ensure that its secrets remain hidden. They destroy their compound in Canada and take off down to Nicaragua. The team must follow. One of the enigmatic leaders is drawn to Emma, not only because of her beauty but also because of her abilities. He wants to use them for nefarious reasons. This adds an interesting twist to his motivation and puts her in danger. The tension is palpable as the team races to find answers before more lives are lost, including those of the children.
Revenge Is Not Enough by Angela Van Breemen is a fast-paced paranormal thriller that is sure to be enjoyed by all who enjoy suspense with a touch of the extraordinary. Having read Past Life’s Revenge, which is the first novel in the series, I enjoyed being able to follow these characters into their latest adventure. While the characters continue to undergo development, it was also interesting to see the relationships that formed. This novel stands alone well, so it can be just read by itself; however, I feel readers will enjoy working their way through this intriguing series.